Smoovth (Tha Connection) - Checkmate CD

Representing Hempstead (Long Island), New York is Smoovth of the duo Tha Connection. Young in age but an old soul in the game with musical influences including Slick Rick, Wu Tang Clan, DJ Premier, AZ, DITC, Pete Rock and Nas to just name a few. With his collaboration work via Tha Connection (who released 3 albums in 2009 worldwide) and his latest group effect as 1/3 of The Strangerz, Smoovth returns with his solo full length debut ''Checkmate''. This 18-track release features production from DJ Kryptonite, KG Boom, Mac, Tape Roc, Euphony, Pawel G, 12Bit, Drums, INS P and AGQ; plus a guest appearance from Tha Connections' Hus KingPin.